Suzuki DL650 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Suzuki DL650, across 13 model years (2004–2018). The 2012 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Suzuki DL650 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No DL650 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2012 DL650: 6 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2013 DL650: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2011 DL650: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2004 DL650: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 DL650: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2009 DL650: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Suzuki DL650 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Power Train | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Suzuki DL650 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 DL650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 DL650 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2016 DL650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2015 DL650 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 DL650 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2013 DL650 | 2 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2012 DL650 | 6 | 3 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2011 DL650 | 2 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2009 DL650 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2008 DL650 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2007 DL650 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2006 DL650 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2004 DL650 | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Suzuki DL650 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2012 (6), 2013 (2), 2011 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Suzuki DL650?
Electrical System, with 9 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Suzuki DL650 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.